The Ultimate e70 x5m Halo Lights Setup

mr____p · 07-16-2020, 06:05 PM

I'd really like to go LED retro fit. However it's $4-6k if your lucky being that each headlight is close to 2k.

I guess i will have to settle. Anyone know any light rebuilders ?

I've been trying to find h8 bulbs that light the inner and outer halo rings brightly and evenly. I've saw lux 180w reviews saying it didn't do it for them.

Anyone familiar with this setup?

Colodano · 07-17-2020, 09:38 AM

I have the Lux, and while they aren't exactly even, I am happy with the look, especially compared to the stock yellow bulbs. Granted, I leave my lights on auto, so when the headlights come on, with the CBI bulbs, it doesn't matter at all.

Nyc Dito · 07-17-2020, 12:14 PM

I bought these for my wifes E90 almost 3 years ago and they still look sharp.

https://www.luxangeleyes.com/

I have used the people linked below on my E39 and know a few other guys who have used them as well. When I swap out for a clear lens or projector retrofit, they will be my go to...

https://lightwerkz.net/

95wildtt · 07-17-2020, 12:18 PM

Have had LUX for 5+ years... highly recommend them.

JDAURIA · 07-20-2020, 09:39 AM

Hoen makes bulbs as well

mr____p · 07-22-2020, 12:32 AM

I have saw tons of amazon reviews of LUX h8s not being much different then ebay h8 bulbs.

Anyone have any pics ?

igell · 07-23-2020, 02:01 PM

i had lux on mine (older gen)... when one burned out i replaced it with the $20 ebay one and saw zero difference.. dont waste your cash on lux.

mr____p · 07-23-2020, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igell

i had lux on mine (older gen)... when one burned out i replaced it with the $20 ebay one and saw zero difference.. dont waste your cash on lux.

I just picked up a new gen set of amazon

Will let you know what I think

mr____p · 07-27-2020, 07:52 PM

Lux 189 on the right
Ebay 35 watt on the left.

Def brighter. But not worth the extra $130 imho

Oh well

pearlpower · 07-28-2020, 11:08 AM

LUX for me, best route for under $2500. Still, not perfect. Crazy that my Tundra can be upgraded to full LED incl DLR for under $750 (factory headlights) or the Morimoto XBs LEDs for $1100, yet the BMW tax and complexity add a zillion $ to this platform.

135ivert · 11-28-2022, 04:49 PM

I just installed the Lux Angel Eyes (189) and just kind of shoved the ballast in the bottom. Do I need to be concerned about AHL (Adaptive Headlight) errors, or is it fine in the E70? I know it was an issue with the 135i, but that's a significantly smaller housing.

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mr____p Private First Class 32 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW x5m \| 2001 BMW 540i m Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	The Ultimate e70 x5m Halo Lights Setup I'd really like to go LED retro fit. However it's $4-6k if your lucky being that each headlight is close to 2k. I guess i will have to settle. Anyone know any light rebuilders ? I've been trying to find h8 bulbs that light the inner and outer halo rings brightly and evenly. I've saw lux 180w reviews saying it didn't do it for them. Anyone familiar with this setup? Attached Images
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Colodano First Lieutenant 131 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2010 X5M Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Co iTrader: (0)	I have the Lux, and while they aren't exactly even, I am happy with the look, especially compared to the stock yellow bulbs. Granted, I leave my lights on auto, so when the headlights come on, with the CBI bulbs, it doesn't matter at all.
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Nyc Dito First Lieutenant 113 Rep 300 Posts Drives: BMW X5 35d Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I bought these for my wifes E90 almost 3 years ago and they still look sharp. https://www.luxangeleyes.com/ I have used the people linked below on my E39 and know a few other guys who have used them as well. When I swap out for a clear lens or projector retrofit, they will be my go to... https://lightwerkz.net/ __________________ E70 LCI 35D Sutphin trans tune///xDelete///What EGR?
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mr____p Private First Class 32 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW x5m \| 2001 BMW 540i m Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	I have saw tons of amazon reviews of LUX h8s not being much different then ebay h8 bulbs. Anyone have any pics ?
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igell Private 15 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2011 x5m Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: bay area, ca iTrader: (0)	i had lux on mine (older gen)... when one burned out i replaced it with the $20 ebay one and saw zero difference.. dont waste your cash on lux.
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07-27-2020, 07:52 PM	#9
mr____p Private First Class 32 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW x5m \| 2001 BMW 540i m Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	Lux 189 on the right Ebay 35 watt on the left. Def brighter. But not worth the extra $130 imho Oh well Attached Images
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pearlpower First Lieutenant 112 Rep 369 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Beverly Grove iTrader: (0)	LUX for me, best route for under $2500. Still, not perfect. Crazy that my Tundra can be upgraded to full LED incl DLR for under $750 (factory headlights) or the Morimoto XBs LEDs for $1100, yet the BMW tax and complexity add a zillion $ to this platform.
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11-28-2022, 04:49 PM	#11
135ivert Lieutenant 64 Rep 521 Posts Drives: E88 135i,E70 X5M,E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	I just installed the Lux Angel Eyes (189) and just kind of shoved the ballast in the bottom. Do I need to be concerned about AHL (Adaptive Headlight) errors, or is it fine in the E70? I know it was an issue with the 135i, but that's a significantly smaller housing.
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